Originally Posted by
transpac
Well it is absolutely an 'official' Thai government (MFA) requirement, which can be enforced. I carry a local Thai Bangkok Bank savings account book with me, just in case, even though I have never had to use it. I never have 10,000 baht, or the equivalent in cash, on me.
Are you looking for published details in Thai? Or is English OK?
http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/service...Exemption.html
- Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category must possess adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand (i.e., cash 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family).
Yes, I'm aware of this. In fact, I already posted the same link myself. The point of this thread was to clarify what "possession" entailed - whether it was cash in hand, the attribution of said value to one's name (e.g. in a bank account), or the ability to procure the equivalent purchasing power of said funds (e.g. with a credit card). The requirement cited does not have that level of depth.
Originally Posted by
transpac
During the recent crackdown ( May-ish to September-ish) a colleague flying into BKK for the first time in 6 months, did meet with a few challenges including having to show cash. However, that is but one anecdotal data point, and the desperation for tourists seems to have pivoted back to the traditional laissez-faire attitude.
This is useful to know, that a cash requirement has been enforced on a business traveler. Yes, I too would think that they'd not want to be turning away tourists left and right as well, but stranger things have happened.